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Predicament N Prɪˈdɪk.ə.Mənt]Slightly Formal Noun Countable Unpleasant Situation

Term predicament (n.)
Synonym [prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt]slightly formal noun countable [predicaments]

an unpleasant situation which is difficult to get out of
Meaning

• She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.


• I'm in a bit of a predicament because I've accidentally accepted two invitations to dinner on the same night.

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